William Balfour on trial

William Balfour listens during the first day of his trial at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. He is accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.

William Balfour listens during the first day of his trial at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. He is accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. (Cheryl Cook, illustration for the Tribune)

William Balfour listens during the first day of his trial at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. He is accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.